FantasyPros Staff | Wed, Jun 10th 2026, 12:29pm EDT

7 Dynasty Fantasy Football Bust Candidates (2026)

Dynasty fantasy football success requires knowing when to move on from veterans who are being overvalued in current rankings. Our Featured Pros have identified the biggest bust candidates for 2026.

Dynasty Fantasy Football Bust Candidates (2026)

What RB inside of the 50 overall in our Dynasty Consensus Superflex Rankings are you avoiding or looking to trade away in dynasty leagues and why?

Jonathan Taylor (RB – IND)

“Jonathan Taylor is RB8 in the overall dynasty rankings entering his age-28 season. He is ranked ahead of both Kenneth Walker and Breece Hall, both of whom signed new multi-year contracts this offseason at 25 years old. Meanwhile, JT is entering the last year of his deal with question marks surrounding Colts QB Daniel Jones. The Indianapolis QB is coming off an Achilles injury, and it’s more likely than not that he will fail to replicate last year’s top-end production. That could negatively impact the Colts’ run game. Taylor is currently 8th in career touches among active players (1,738), coming off leading the NFL in carries (323) with 369 total touches in 17 games (trailing only CMC in total touches in 2025).”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)

“I’m looking to trade away Jonathan Taylor. He is entering his age-27 season, which isn’t a massive worry, but add that on top of a resume that includes ankle injuries in nearly every season since entering the NFL, and it is concerning. All of that is in addition to residing in an offense with Daniel Jones, who is coming off an Achilles injury and is only signed for 2026 and 2027. We can almost assuredly expect Jones to be less than 100% this year, which will impact the offense. The question is how much? At RB8 in Dynasty per ECR, it’s probably a good time to consider trading Taylor away or avoiding him in Dynasty startups.”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)

“Jonathan Taylor. He posted an RB4 overall finish in PPR formats, but he’s also turning 28 in January and is coming off back-to-back seasons of 300 or more carries. Taylor was wildly inefficient after Daniel Jones suffered a torn Achilles in Week 14. In the final five games of the year without Jones, Taylor averaged just 3.1 yards per attempt (YPA) and 2.22 yards after contact per attempt (YCO/A). What if Jones isn’t the hyper-efficient quarterback he was in 2025 before the injury? With an Expert Consensus Rank (ECR) of 32 overall in Superflex, I’d be looking to offload Taylor for a sweet return while I can.”
– Jim Moorman (Dynasty Football Factory)

“After trading two first-round picks for CB Sauce Gardner and giving away WR Michael Pittman Jr. for a bag of peanuts, 2026 feels like a do-or-die season for the Indianapolis Colts. That makes investing in or holding any of their aging assets from a dynasty standpoint scary, specifically RB Jonathan Taylor. At 27.4 years old, the age cliff is rapidly approaching, and the former Wisconsin Badger is due for some usage and touchdown regression after leading the position in snap share (88.9%), carries (323), and total touchdowns (20). With QB Daniel Jones coming off a torn Achilles and no Pittman Jr. to help an already-banged-up WR Alec Pierce stretch the field, I expect Taylor to see more than the average 6.3 defenders in the box (57th-most among the position) that he saw last year, which still resulted in 46 stuffed runs (the ninth-most). Get out or avoid while his perceived value is still high.”
– Seth Woolcock (FantasyPros)

Omarion Hampton (RB – LAC)

“I’m not avoiding him completely, but I’m probably lower than most in the industry on Omarion Hampton. He’s my RB8, whereas he’s currently sitting at RB6 in Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR). He should have a tantalizing role in a Mike McDaniel offense, but a lot of his underlying metrics were pretty lackluster in his rookie year. Hampton averaged a respectable 4.4 yards per carry, but he only topped that mark in two of 12 games. He also had a putrid -5.9 Expected Points Added (RB105), paired with a 6.5% breakaway run rate (RB23). Unless he falls into the end zone a dozen times or more this season, I think Hampton is going to disappoint dynasty managers who are drafting him in Round 2 of startups and expecting an upper-echelon rusher. If I had him and could pivot to a top-eight wideout in a deal, I’d do so without hesitation.”
– Wolf Trelles-Heard (FantasyPros)

James Cook (RB – BUF)

“James Cook is a textbook “sell-high” candidate in dynasty leagues because his 309-carry workload from 2025 is structurally unsustainable for a back of his profile. While he captured the NFL rushing title, that historic volume is primed for an inevitable regression, especially as the Bills shift toward a more modern, pass-heavy offensive identity this coming season as they transition with high expectations. Furthermore, Josh Allen‘s continued dominance as a red-zone rushing threat consistently vultures high-value goal-line opportunities, severely capping Cook’s weekly touchdown potential. With his market value likely at an all-time peak, trading him now allows you to secure premium assets or 2027 draft capital to better position your roster for long-term dominance. I would prioritize pivoting to younger, more stable prospects now rather than riding a veteran running back through a likely decline in production.”
– Lawrence Iacona (The Architect’s War Room)

“James Cook. It’s not that Cook’s price is outrageous. He’s averaged 94.9 yards from scrimmage per game over the last three seasons, he’s scored 32 touchdowns over the last two seasons, and he’s still only 26. But Cook has one of the toughest 2026 schedules of any running back, and the murderous slate is likely to drive down his dynasty value over the course of the season. Again, this is by no means a panic sell, but Cook investors should prepare for an impending decrease in value.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)

Breece Hall (RB – NYJ)

“Breece Hall is a talented RB; unfortunately, he hasn’t reached his potential in New York. In the first two seasons, injuries took a toll on him. I have concerns about whether he can hold up over the course of the season and not wear down. The Jets’ offense, at least on paper, seems better, but I thought the same thing last year, and it crashed and burned like one of Maverick’s test runs at Top Gun. If it were me, I would trade Breece while his value is relatively high. Option one- see if I could package Breece and another player for Jeremiyah Love, if not then option two- (Colston Loveland, Jordyn Tyson, or a package deal…Breece for Marvin Harrison Jr. and another player/rookie draft pick).”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)

What WR inside of the 50 overall in our Dynasty Consensus Superflex Rankings are you avoiding or looking to trade away in dynasty leagues and why?

Rashee Rice (WR – KC)

“Rashee Rice. If I am a rebuilding team in any capacity, I want nothing to do with the Chiefs’ WR. His fantasy value is tied to his projected 2026 production because I have zero confidence regarding his future in the NFL with all of his off-the-field issues. As an impending 2027 free agent, this could be the last chance to move him before his dynasty value evaporates. Once he is done finishing his 30-day jail sentence, put him on the trade block.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)

“Rashee Rice is a clear “sell” candidate in dynasty formats because the structural risks surrounding his career longevity far outweigh his current production floor. With ongoing off-field issues creating a constant threat of league-mandated discipline, his future availability is too volatile to anchor your roster, especially as he enters the final year of his rookie contract with no signs of a long-term extension in Kansas City. I am proactively looking to trade him now while his name value remains high, effectively offloading the liability before any further “slip-ups” occur. I am pivoting toward younger, more stable assets like Jalen Royals, who has firmly established himself as a high-upside receiver on the Chiefs’ depth chart. Betting on a player whose career could be derailed by one more incident is a strategic mistake when you can cash out for reliable, long-term talent.”
– Lawrence Iacona (The Architect’s War Room)

“Rashee Rice is the easy low-hanging fruit here that I’ll pick. Rice will be an unrestricted free agent after the 2026 season and will be entering his age-27 season. Yep, you read that correctly. He’ll be 27 years old. I don’t think everyone is fully aware that he’s not nearly as young as you think. With his litany of off-field issues and his current knee ailment, I don’t see the Chiefs signing him to a long-term deal after this season. If he doesn’t remain in Kansas City, he could find a quiet free agent market that could force him into a prove-it deal, which, again, considering his off-the-field drama, makes him a risky proposition in dynasty. Right now is a great time to get him off your dynasty teams.”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)

“It’s Rashee Rice. Mock me for being a prude; I don’t care. Rice has terrible personal judgment, so the threat of suspension is going to hang over him like a shadowy wraith. He also had a major knee injury that required a recent cleanup surgery, and Rice went to jail (and is still there) for a probation violation shortly after his surgery. He’s been a high-volume receiver for the Chiefs, but would there be a decrease in volume if the Chiefs were to add a credible X receiver? Rice’s yardage and touchdown numbers have been good but not extraordinary. I just don’t want to pay this sort of price for headaches.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)

“Rashee Rice has plenty of talent, but unfortunately, his career is going south fast. His off-the-field issues are becoming a serious obstacle to his football future. The Chiefs are one of the more liberal teams in giving players with checkered pasts second chances, and even their patience might be running thin. One week after Rice had surgery, he violated his parole and is now serving thirty days in county jail. That’s less than ideal for recovering from major injuries. What’s even more confounding is that Rice risked violating his parole and his rehab from surgery despite being in the final year of his rookie contract. The Chiefs haven’t renewed him yet, so clearly they have some doubts. I would trade Rice for Marvin Harrison Jr. and take my chances. At least Marvin doesn’t have off-the-field issues.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)

“Averaging 15.3 Points Per Reception (PPR) fantasy points across his 28 career contests, there is no doubt that WR Rashee Rice is a top-12 player at his position when on the field in an Andy Reid-led offense. The issue is that off-field issues and knee injuries have made things uncertain for Rice as he enters the last year of his deal, joining an NFL Free Agency class that could include current Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens and New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave. Drafting or holding Rice in dynasty right now at the current cost is gambling that a jail-bound rehab goes well following a cleanup procedure on his right knee that he underwent last month. It’s also betting that QB Patrick Mahomes is back to his usual self by Week 1. I would rather invest that capital in a safer asset in a similar tier, such as Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland or New York Jets RB Breece Hall.”
– Seth Woolcock (FantasyPros)

Tetairoa McMillan (WR – CAR)

“I imagine Rashee Rice — sitting at No. 48 overall — will be the answer for most people, so I’ll pivot to the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year: Tetairoa McMillan. He had a solid rookie year from a statistical standpoint, totaling 1,014 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 70 receptions, but he averaged just 12.4 fantasy points per game, good for WR20. How much higher can he climb when he’s already going at WR9 in ECR? I understand that baking in some Year 2 progression, but as a rookie, McMillan ranked just 27th in yards per route run (1.89), 34th in yards per target (8.3), 49th in fantasy points per target (1.73), 66th in target separation (1.34), and 66th in QB Rating per target (83.2) among all receivers. As long as Bryce Young is his quarterback, I’m not sure McMillan can take a massive leap, which means he’s currently priced closer to his ceiling than his floor. I’d rather take the quarterbacks and other receivers going around him in drafts.”
– Wolf Trelles-Heard (FantasyPros)

Nico Collins (WR – HOU)

“After back-to-back seasons of 17 or more PPR points per game, Nico Collins’ average dropped to 15.1 in 2025. While the Texans have made offseason moves to address their offensive line concerns, I’m not fully sold on C.J. Stroud or this offense as a whole. At age 27, Collins is likely in the back half of his career. I’m sure he still has plenty left in the tank, but with an ECR of 31 overall, he’s being valued as clear-cut WR1 in dynasty, which is a bit expensive for me. It just feels as though we are drafting him based on his absolute ceiling, and that ceiling continues to drop with time.”
– Jim Moorman (Dynasty Football Factory)

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